Breast Lift in San Diego

Q: Can a breast lift be combined with other procedures?

Yes, a breast lift in San Diego is often combined with breast augmentation (implants) , breast reduction , or tummy tuck .

Unveil a rejuvenated silhouette and rediscover the timeless beauty of lifted, shapely breasts with our breast lift surgery in San Diego at Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa.

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Build Confidence with a Breast Lift

Many women are happy with their breast size but feel their confidence diminished by sagging breasts—a common effect of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or aging. The award-winning surgeons at Changes specialize in transformative procedures to lift and rejuvenate sagging or pendulous breasts. Visit our office to explore your options for minimally invasive surgery while enjoying serene ocean views, and let us help you restore your confidence and enhance your natural beauty.

What is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that reshapes and elevates sagging breasts to a more youthful, natural position. It addresses concerns caused by aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight changes, which can lead to loss of elasticity and volume. The procedure involves removing excess skin, tightening the underlying tissue for support, and repositioning or resizing the areolae for symmetry. Typically performed as an outpatient surgery under general anesthesia, patients can return home the same day. A breast lift restores firmness and contour, enhancing body proportions and boosting confidence.

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How Could a Breast Lift Help You Reach Your Goals?

Our breast lift surgery in San Diego is an excellent option for women looking to restore firmness, shape, and elevation to their breasts. A personalized consultation with a Changes surgeon is the first step in determining the best approach for your unique goals. During the consultation, the surgeon will assess your breasts and discuss potential options, considering factors like age, breast size, shape, and skin condition to customize the procedure. Common motivations include:

Sagging or Pendulous Breasts

Combat the effects of gravity, pregnancy, and nursing, which often result in stretched skin, sagging, and diminished breast volume.

Large or Unusually Shaped Areola

The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola and adjust the surrounding darker skin, creating a more balanced and proportionate appearance.

Need for a Comprehensive Body Makeover

For those seeking increased volume, breast implants can be added during mastopexy to enhance size, firmness, and overall shape. You and your surgeon may also explore fat transfer options for a more natural augmentation. This combination is often a central component of a comprehensive Mommy Makeover.

How the Lift Works: Sculpting Beauty, Ensuring Support

Breast lifts are typically performed under general anesthesia, ensuring a comfortable experience for the patient. The procedure involves:

Removing excess skin
Repositioning the nipple and areola to a higher, more youthful position
Reshaping the breast for a lifted and rejuvenated appearance

For patients with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, modified procedures like the "doughnut" or concentric mastopexy may be considered. This technique involves circular incisions around the areola, removing a doughnut-shaped area of skin. Another option is the crescent mastopexy, which lifts the nipple position with an incision around the upper half of the areola. In cases where breast tissue has been compromised, surgical mesh insertion may be recommended.

This mesh acts as an internal bra, offering support and improving the longevity of your breast lift results. A mastopexy typically takes about three hours, depending on individual factors. During the procedure, excess skin is removed, and the nipple-areola complex is elevated to a more youthful position.

The surrounding skin is then carefully tightened to reshape the breast. Techniques vary, with the most common methods resulting in either a vertical “lollipop” scar or an anchor-shaped incision that follows the natural breast contour.

Stitches are placed around the areola, in a vertical line down the breast, and along the lower crease. Your Changes surgeon will take every step to minimize scarring and ensure natural, beautiful results.

Breast Lift Recovery: Nurturing Your Transformation

After the surgery, you’ll wear an elastic bandage or a surgical bra over gauze dressings to support healing. Some bruising, mild swelling, and discomfort are normal but typically manageable with pain medication. Temporary numbness in the nipples and breast skin due to post-surgical swelling is also common and generally resolves within six weeks as the swelling subsides.

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Breast Lift FAQs

Will a breast lift change nipple sensation?

Some temporary changes in nipple sensation are common, but permanent changes are possible, though rare.

Can a breast lift be combined with other procedures?

Yes, a breast lift in San Diego is often combined with breast augmentation (implants), breast reduction, or tummy tuck.

Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?

Breastfeeding may still be possible, but there is a risk that milk production could be affected. This varies depending on the surgical technique and individual factors.

Will a breast lift leave scars?

Yes, all breast lift techniques result in some scarring. The extent and visibility depend on the technique used and individual healing. Scars typically fade over time.

Are there risks or complications associated with a breast lift?

Risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, changes in nipple or breast sensation, asymmetry, and complications related to anesthesia.

How long do the results of a breast lift last?

The results are long-lasting, but factors like aging, gravity, weight changes, and pregnancy can affect the breasts' appearance over time.